Monjingup

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 45. However, it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, at 21.3%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 15.2% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the dominant language here, with only 3.0% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the state and national levels.

A majority of residents report no religion (50.8%), a proportion that is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.1% completing Year 12, both far below the national average.

Weekly incomes are higher than most areas, with typical household earnings at $1,875 and a quarter of all households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.9%) and far fewer people needing help with daily activities (2.0%).

Volunteering is common here, with 21.4% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $1,625 and a typical age of 40, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a very low percentage of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (95.9%), with very few rentals. Typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas at $2,000.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 67.2% owning three or more.

About 30.8% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (69.0%), with a very low unemployment rate of 1.4%. Many residents work in agriculture, transport, or construction.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.